@wanderingwheels
Indian expat in Australia
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Indian
Lives in Brisbane, Queensland
Registration: 29 April 2013
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Australia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Australia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Glad to hear that you reached safe and there were no hiccups. Please don't leave the hotel until you are okayed at the end of 2 weeks. Bloke who sneaked out to meet his girlfriend was served a 1 month prison sentence last week. Stay safe and ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Australia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Australia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
@camasters: that's great to hear. Tassie is amazing. Good luck for your move. Keep us posted on how you go. @NyashaM: Presently, all international arrivals (including citizens/residents) have to undergo mandatory quarantine at a designated ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Australia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Australia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
@camasters: your PM is a fighter, congrats on his recovery. Dec is far away, this should all clear up by then. Will you be moving here for good? Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Australia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Australia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi Loïc, A very relevant topic. The past few weeks have been very turbulent, and the future is uncertain. I will share my views about some pertinent questions you have raised. My situation: I have been living in Australia for the last 5 ... Read More
Move to Australia with your pets??? by mel_motur
Hi, My husband and I are planning to move to Australia in the next year or so. We have 4 yorkies, 1 lab, 1 mongrel and 4 cats that we cannot think of leaving behind. We would like to know the procedures, the costs of flying them etc if anyone knows. ...
Hey , thanks for the reply. I did know about Malaysia, and that was my initial plan. There was a Rabies outbreak in KL at the time, and I had to change my plans. Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
Hey guys, thanks for your replies and for taking time out to read my rants. I am not going to comment on every aspect you have gone through, but let me add a few notes. I am not subservient and I call a spade a spade, which is why I called out on ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
I'm sorry to report back that I have decided to go back to where I came from - that would be Bangalore, India. I now begin saving for the trip back and to settle down once I get home. I am targeting mid 2017. A few recent developments led me to ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
maorivaden: thanks for sharing your views bro. You're right about high expectations. I do think I had unreal expectations which caused a great deal of stress and sadness, but as I said, a visit to motherland helped gain a better perspective. ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
I think your on the right track and I wish you all the best of happiness! Bright Blessings to a happy future and thx for this wonderful update :).Thanks Aussie Dreamer :) Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
Aussie Dreamer: thanks for sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to read. I was away on vacation for a couple of weeks, hence the delayed response. I have become more relaxed since I created this thread. I have also come to realize that how I ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
@Islam kotabi: Yes, there are Indian gatherings, mostly to celebrate religious festivals, but I guess anyone is welcome. I could definitely try going to one of the meets. Thanks for the suggestion. Sorry that my post came across as scary to you. ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
Hey AussiePete2, thanks for your post. Yes, I do chat up with other dog parents. I still haven't made any friends among them who would come over to my place or say hang out with me. I do have acquaintances though and it is good to have people ... Read More
Rent a house by Shiqoh k
Hi am Joyce,am planning to come to Sydney and study.am specialising in My career.and it's sad that I have made a choice to leave the good job I have here.my worry is will I afford a one bedroom house? And how much will it cost me outer suburbs ...
Hi Shiqoh k, there are a lot of nursing jobs in AU. My partner is a nurse. She worked overseas for many years before moving to AU with me. If you have sufficient funding, studying Nursing in AU is a good idea. AU has high standards for patient ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
Hi mate, thanks for your comment. Yes, I am lonely here and I don't wish it on anyone. I will try joining a club, thanks to your suggestion. I am a keen cyclist and I have just got back on the saddle and see a lot of club rides happening in my ... Read More
Unhappy with the move to AU by wanderingwheels
Moving to AU was always on the cards as my brother lived here and I liked it when I visited him. Prior to moving, I visited AU three times and I saw Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. When I finally moved here, I was 30 and married for a year. I'm a ...
Hi malex, thanks for sharing your experience. I agree age is a factor in making friends. I think I was more likely to gain friends if I was younger. Time and again, I have heard migrants say that finding the right job or the job they deserve is ... Read More